The Private Sector Federation is a professional
organization, dedicated to promote and represent the interests of the Rwandan
Business Community. It is the umbrella organization and voice of the private
sector.
organization, dedicated to promote and represent the interests of the Rwandan
Business Community. It is the umbrella organization and voice of the private
sector.
The Private Sector Federation is a key role player
in enabling the Private Sector to respond to Rwanda’s vision for its future.
in enabling the Private Sector to respond to Rwanda’s vision for its future.
Over the years, the Federation has rolled out a
number of exciting private sectors in the fields of capacity building,
entrepreneurship and business growth, trade promotion etc.
number of exciting private sectors in the fields of capacity building,
entrepreneurship and business growth, trade promotion etc.
Offering an excellent career growth, PSF has
established an Exporters Forum at its Secretariat and is seeking a qualified
individual to join an exciting team at PSF to Coordinate the Forum. The main
goal for the Forum is to mobilize and organize Rwanda exporters to accelerate
export growth, create jobs, increase revenues, and ultimately improve the
prosperity of the average citizen.
established an Exporters Forum at its Secretariat and is seeking a qualified
individual to join an exciting team at PSF to Coordinate the Forum. The main
goal for the Forum is to mobilize and organize Rwanda exporters to accelerate
export growth, create jobs, increase revenues, and ultimately improve the
prosperity of the average citizen.
Job Title : Coordinator
of Exporter’s Forum
of Exporter’s Forum
Reporting to : Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Duty Station : PSF Headquarters
ROLE PURPOSE :
The Coordinator will perform a variety of tasks
including, but not limited to, offering general support directed to the Rwandan
Exporters in line with the services delivered by the “Exporters
Forum”.
including, but not limited to, offering general support directed to the Rwandan
Exporters in line with the services delivered by the “Exporters
Forum”.
He/she will serve as the focal point for PSF in
regard to the working relationship with relevant stakeholders, including ;
Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM), Rwanda Development Board (RDB),
National Agricultural Export Board (NAEB), Rwanda Bureau of Standards (RBS),
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) and Exporters in Rwanda among others.
regard to the working relationship with relevant stakeholders, including ;
Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM), Rwanda Development Board (RDB),
National Agricultural Export Board (NAEB), Rwanda Bureau of Standards (RBS),
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) and Exporters in Rwanda among others.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Among other duties, he/she shall perform the
following :
following :
- Conduct relevant researches, compile and
disseminate to members relevant new business opportunities and market
information ; - Arrange and facilitate for the provision of
tailor-made capacity building programs ; - Carry out advocacy related services –
including negotiating for external market access opportunities ; - Recommend ways to the Government on removing
bottlenecks and boosting exports ; - Liaise in a more specific and direct manner
with RDB to sort out problems of exporters ; - Circulate Government notifications such
as : Customs notifications, Central Excise notifications &
National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), etc. ; - Facilitate members to obtain relevant
documents and certificates, such as, certificates of origin, endorsing
invoices, attesting contracts, etc. ; - Assist members visiting overseas countries to
obtain Visas ; - Follow up on the operation of a Web Portal to
provide online services, including trade information among others ; - Organize trade missions to explore, identify,
secure and consolidate market access ; - Arrange relevant workshops, seminars and
meetings with concerned stakeholders and authorities ; - Regularly report to members on all relevant
information in a timely manner ; - Other duties assigned by supervisors.
Interested candidates must fulfil the following
requirements :
requirements :
- Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Economics,
Business Administration, Communication and relevant Business Studies from
an accredited university. A Master degree in the related discipline is an
added advantage. - At least 3 years of practical experience
working in policy development and specific understanding of Rwanda private
and public sectors. - Clear understanding of the mission of the
organization, taking initiative and consistently, working to promote
achievement of its goals. - Proven research skills and ability to make
recommendations based on best practices for business in Rwanda. - Ability to work in team and collaborate with
institutions of different nature. - Ability to write clear and concise memos,
concept notes, reports and position papers. - Ability to prioritize work and deliver
high-quality results within very tight timelines. - Must be a self-starter highly motivated,
hardworking, innovative and proactive individual. - Proven oral and communication skills in
English and Kinyarwanda. - Strong computer skills.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
Interested candidates are invited to apply for the
above mentioned position and submit complete applications (only in hard copies)
made of a CV, a motivation letter, notarized copies of diploma/degree, a copy
of identity card, and three persons of reference with their phone numbers to
the following address not later than 19th July 2013 :
above mentioned position and submit complete applications (only in hard copies)
made of a CV, a motivation letter, notarized copies of diploma/degree, a copy
of identity card, and three persons of reference with their phone numbers to
the following address not later than 19th July 2013 :
To the attention of :
The Head of Human Resources Private Sector
Federation
Federation
P.O. Box 319 Kigali, located in GIKONDO
Note : Only
candidates qualifying for selection will be contacted for interviews.
candidates qualifying for selection will be contacted for interviews.
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